OpenVPN for Android
★ 2.6What it actually doesAn open-source OpenVPN client for connecting to private servers or commercial VPN providers; requires a configuration file from the service provider or administrator.
Actually does
- ✓VPN90% of reviews
- ✓Open source
- ✓Выборочное включение VPN для отдельных приложений (Allowed Apps)15% of reviews
- ✓Russian localization(bonus)5% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠Data import
- ⚠Работает без рута
- ⚠Поддержка режима TUN (TAP не поддерживается)
Common complaints
- ✗Frequent crashes after latest updates: app won't launch at all37% of mentions
«After the latest update, the app won't start at all, white screen for a second then crashes»
- ✗Unstable connection, periodic disconnections, slow speeds20% of mentions
«Telegram and WhatsApp drop in and out constantly, 100-150 KB/s sometimes jumps up to 700»
- ✗No customer support and no help with connection issues15% of mentions
«There's basically no customer support, really regret paying for this thing for a year»
- ✗Allowed Apps feature impossible to find, confusing and non-intuitive interface13% of mentions
«Can't figure out where in settings the Allowed Apps feature is, the one I installed this app for in the first place»
- ✗Poor documentation and support; paradox of needing VPN to access instructions10% of mentions
«To set up vpn, you need to visit the website with the description, which doesn't work without vpn»
What people praise
- ★Selective connection feature for different apps (Allowed Apps) — very useful
«Really like the ability to select which apps will use VPN, no need to constantly turn it on and off»
- ★Full compatibility with custom OpenVPN servers, classic client
«Best app for connecting to custom openvpn servers»
- ★Everything needed works, interface is clear for experienced users
«Everything needed works, app for experienced users. Interface is clear and understandable»